WP(C)/28146/2026 of DEEPIKA JHUNJHUNWALA Vs STATE OF ODISHA on 11 September 2026

1. This matter is taken up through hybrid mode.

2. The petitioner is aggrieved by the alleged refusal of the registering authority to accept the sale deed proposed to be submitted by them for registration. No reason has been indicated. In fact, the document itself appears to have not been accepted.

3. This Court has time and again held that the registering authority being a functionary under the statute cannot refuse to accept a document submitted for registration, though the decision whether to register it or not can be taken by them.

4. In such view of the matter, the Writ Petition is disposed of directing the Sub-Registrar, Khandagiri to accept the sale deed Order No.

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proposed to be submitted by the petitioner and consider the same in accordance with law.

(Sashikanta Mishra) Judge

Deepak Digitally Signed Signed by: DEEPAK PARIDA Reason: Authentication Location: OHC,Cuttack Date: 11-Sep-2026 17:30:24 Signature Not Verified